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Major Howard 1794–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Jan 1794

Birth Location: MONTGOMERY CO, VA.

Death Date: 27 Jul 1865

Death Location: Floyd, Floyd County, Virginia, USA

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Spouse(s): Mary Hylton

Children(s): Darius Howard

In 1794, Major Howard entered the world in MONTGOMERY CO, VA., born to Peter Howard And Peter Howard. In 1840, Major Howard resided in Floyd, Virginia, United States. In 1850, Major Howard resided in District 15, Floyd, Virginia. Major Howard married Mary Polly Hylton, and had children including Darius Howard. Major Howard passed away in 1865 in Floyd, Floyd County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1794, Major Howard entered the world in MONTGOMERY CO, VA., born to Peter Howard And Peter Howard.
  • In 1840, Major Howard resided in Floyd, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1850, Major Howard resided in District 15, Floyd, Virginia.
  • Major Howard married Mary Polly Hylton, and had children including Darius Howard.
  • Major Howard passed away in 1865 in Floyd, Floyd County, Virginia, USA.

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Major Howard
1794–1865
Birth Place: MONTGOMERY CO, VA.
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Major Howard's Descendants

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Major Howard (06 Jan 1794–27 Jul 1865) m. Mary ("Polly") Hylton (1810–15 Feb 1835)
  1. 1. Darius Howard 1835–

Major Howard's Timeline

4 Records

1794
06 Jan 1794
Birth of Major Howard in MONTGOMERY CO, VA.
MONTGOMERY CO, VA.
1840
1840
Age 46
Major Howard resided here in Floyd, Virginia, United States
Floyd, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 56
Major Howard resided here in District 15, Floyd, Virginia
District 15, Floyd, Virginia
1865
27 Jul 1865
Age 71
Death of Major Howard in Floyd, Virginia
Floyd, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Jan 1794
    Event Place: MONTGOMERY CO, VA.
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Floyd County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-82
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 15, Floyd, Virginia; Roll: M432_943; Page: 413A; Image: 429
    [4] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Floyd, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Floyd, Virginia; Roll: 555; Image: 353; Family History Library Film: 0029685

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 15, Floyd, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 15, Floyd, Virginia; Roll: M432_943; Page: 413A; Image: 429

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1865
    Event Place: Floyd, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Floyd County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-82
    [3] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Floyd, Floyd County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

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